FC Dallas Owner: Expect Dallas FIFA Games To Sell Out

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Dan Hunt, owner of FC Dallas and Co-Chair of the Dallas 2026 FIFA World Cup organizing committee, anticipates that the World Cup matches hosted in Dallas will sell out. He highlighted that fans tend to stay longer during the World Cup than other major events, boosting local spending across hotels, restaurants, gas, and retail sectors.

Dan Hunt, owner of FC Dallas and Co-Chair of the Dallas organizing committee for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, discussed the significant economic impact expected as Dallas hosts nine World Cup matches. Hunt highlighted that unlike Super Bowl visitors who stay less than three days, World Cup fans typically stay just under ten days, leading to increased spending on hotels, restaurants, gas, and retail. He spoke with Julie Fine on "The Close." (Source: Bloomberg)